Manchester United Must Sign Gianluigi Donnarumma as Ruben Amorim's Keepers Struggle on Display

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Manchester United must move for Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to Wayne Rooney, after a poor display from Altay Bayindir and Andre Onana in Sunday's Premier League opener against Arsenal. The Italian goalkeeper is available on the transfer market after falling out of favor at PSG, despite claiming the Champions League title with the French side.

Key Takeaways:

  • Wayne Rooney believes Gianluigi Donnarumma would be a massive missed opportunity for Manchester United if they don't make a move for him.
  • Donnarumma, who is 26, is one of the best goalkeepers in the world and would be a guarantee for United, even if he brings with him hefty wage demands.
  • Rooney cited a stat showing that Donnarumma has zero errors leading directly to goals, making him a low-risk signing.
  • Ruben Amorim currently has three goalkeepers on his books: Bayindir, Onana, and Tom Heaton, but expressed happiness with the current crop of shotstoppers after Sunday's win against Arsenal.
  • However, Amorim's statements contradict the concerns of Gary Neville, who believes United need to go into the transfer market for a new goalkeeper.
  • Donnarumma is available on the transfer market after falling out of favor at PSG and is looking to quit the club.

Statistics:

  • United have started their Premier League campaign with a loss against Arsenal.
  • Altay Bayindir made an error that led to the winning goal for Arsenal in the first-half.
  • Andre Onana has not convinced during his two years at Old Trafford.
  • Gianluigi Donnarumma is 26 years old and has zero errors leading directly to goals.
  • Manchester United and Manchester City are both looking to make moves for Donnarumma in the current transfer window.

Sources:

  • Wayne Rooney's podcast
  • The Guardian
  • Sky Sports
  • Manchester United official website